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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 204.78 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 204.78 and 90.19 is: 124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 204.78 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/204.78 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 204.78 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 18,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469.11/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.47

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